Starmer to Host World Leaders Saturday to Discuss Ukraine After 30-Day Ceasefire Agreement, Awaits Russia's Acceptance

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to host a virtual meeting of world leaders on Saturday to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine. This follows a recent agreement between the US and Ukraine on a potential 30-day ceasefire, reached during talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Starmer congratulated US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for their roles in the agreement. He emphasized that the ceasefire plan is now contingent on Russia's acceptance, stating 'the ball is now in Russia's court.' The UK leader has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts, having spoken with Trump ahead of the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, expressing hope for a positive outcome that would lead to the resumption of US aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, aiming for a lasting peace.